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One, Two, or Four 14-Hour Online Photography- or Adobe-Certification Classes from Photo Art Studio (Up to 96% Off)

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:01:04 +0000

Photographs transport people to an earlier time without the need to master quantum physics or pay the tolls associated with North America's wormhole highways. Capture fleeting moments for future examination with this Groupon.

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$39 for one online certification program in digital photography, Photoshop, Web Animation (Flash), or Web Development (Dreamweaver) ($450 value)
$59 for two of the above courses (a $900 value)
$79 for all four of the above courses (a $1,800 value)

Each course includes a full trial version of the software for each class. During 14-hour certification programs taught through comprehensive online tutorials, students are taught photography, photo manipulation, or web-based skills with high-resolution module exercises by experienced instructors, who are regularly available for feedback. The online classes equip students with 24/7 access to the lessons and tutorials, allowing students of all backgrounds to complete the classes at their own paces and using their own learning objectives. Students will receive their certification upon course completion. Register here for an online class.

This deal's value is based in a different currency than its Groupon purchase price, so the exact discount and amount saved depend on the exchange rate.

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$19 for an Outdoor Photo Shoot with Prints and E-view CD from Portrait Scene ($218 Value)

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:02:40 +0000

Photographs make it easy to remember what your loved ones look like and save you the trouble of painting them each night while they sleep. Get some much-needed rest with this Groupon.

$19 for an Outdoor Photo-Shoot Package ($218 Total Value)

On-location, 30-minute photo shoot (a $100 value)
One 8”x10”, two 5”x7”, four 4"x5", and eight wallet-size prints of one pose (a $49 value)
E-view CD with digital files of all images (a $69 value)

Photo shoots are held at specific area locations on select dates.

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$20 for Backstreet Boys Concert at DTE Energy Music Theatre on August 8 at 7 p.m. (Up to $38.10 Value)

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:02:38 +0000

The Deal

$20 for one G-Pass to see the Backstreet Boyswith Jesse McCartney and Pauly D in concert (up to a $38.10 value)
When: Thursday, August 8, at 7 p.m.
Where: DTE Energy Music Theatre
Section: general-admission lawn
Door time: 6 p.m.
Ticket values include all fees.
Click here to view the seating chart.

How G-Pass Works: Your G-Pass will be ready to print 48 hours after the deal ends. Print the G-Pass and use it to enter the venue directly; you won't need to redeem at will call. Due to security restrictions, G-Passes cannot be redeemed through the Groupon mobile app.

Backstreet Boys

Number of Backstreet Boys: five
Number of consecutive albums that debuted in Billboard's Top 10: seven
The day BSB turned 20: April 20, 2013
Hit singles: “I Want It That Way,” “Everybody (Backstreet's Back),”
“Larger Than Life,” among others
Connection to dolphins, part 1: first-ever performance as a group was at SeaWorld Orlando on May 8, 1993
Connection to dolphins, part 2: Nick Carter was named the United Nations special ambassador for the Year of the Dolphin in 2007, spreading awareness about environmental issues concerning the oceans
Pauly D made Forbes Top Ten List of Highest Paid DJs in 2012
Where you've heard Jesse McCartney's voice: Beautiful Soul, Leavin'
Where you never expected to hear Jesse McCartney's voice:
coming out of Theodore in Alvin and the Chipmunks

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10 Adult Krav Maga Classes with Gloves or 10 Kidsâ€™ or Beginnersâ€™ Classes at Victory Martial Arts (Up to 76% Off)

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:01:39 +0000

Martial artists wear colorful belts to indicate their mastery of fighting techniques and their long-standing blood feud with suspenders. Self-defend in style with this Groupon.

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$45 for 10 adult krav maga classes and a pair of gloves (a $150 value)
$45 for 10 kids' martial-arts classes or beginner lessons (a $190 value)

Adult krav maga classes introduce pupils to the official martial-arts system of the Israeli Defense Forces, and focus on neutralizing an attacker or opponent as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Kids and beginners can also explore the world of martial arts, training in a supportive and constructive atmosphere. Kids’ classes focus on discipline and respect and also include a uniform.

Classes are held six days a week and are limited to 10 students per instructor to ensure individualized attention.

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Weekday or Sunday Canoe or Kayak Adventure for Two from Buckleyâ€™s Mountainside Canoes (Up to Half Off)

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:02:28 +0000

Canoeing along a riverbank lets you get close to wildlife, much like sharing a strawberry with an elk. Share the great outdoors with this Groupon.

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$20 for a canoe or kayak trip for two, valid Monday–Friday (up to a $40 value)
$20 for a canoe or kayak trip for two, valid Sunday (up to a $40 value)

This Groupon is valid for trips of up to four hours; see the available trips here.

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Two- or Three-Night Stay at Chain of Lakes Resort (Up to 63% Off). Six Options Available.

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:03:13 +0000

Hotels have amenities you might not have at home, such as high-thread-count sheets and hot tubs full of strangers. Perk up with this Groupon.

Choose from Six Options

$75 for a two-night stay in an individual room (a $150 value)
$99 for a three-night stay in an individual room (a $225 value)
$140 for a two-night stay in the back suite (a $300 value)
$199 for a three-night stay in the back suite (a $450 value)
$175 for a two-night stay in the front suite, which includes room 4 (a $450 value)
$250 for a three-night stay in the front suite, which includes room 4 (a $675 value)

Individual rooms are rooms one through three and five through eight. The back suite has two bedrooms and a living- and dining-room area, while the front suite has all of that plus a kitchen. All rooms have access to two large common areas and a patio. To see a full layout of each room type, click here.

Chain of Lakes Resort

Nestled on a strip of land between Torch Lake and Intermediate Lake, Chain of Lakes Resort is a great jumping-off point for fishing, boating, and beach excursions in northern Michigan. It’s also just an hour’s drive from Traverse City. There’s plenty to do on the resort grounds, too—guests can use the onsite horseshoe pits, volleyball court, and fire pit. Individual rooms accommodate four guests on two beds, while a pair of suites is ideal for larger families. To ensure they meet the needs of every guest, the resort's common areas offer an array of amenities including a full kitchen, brick fireplaces, and two patios.

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Paintings, Sculptures, and Art from FabuArt.com (61% Off). Two Options Available.

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:02:34 +0000

An art collection adds to the ambiance of a home and distracts family members from the fact that there are no walls. Cover up architectural absence with this Groupon.

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$39 for $100 worth of paintings, sculptures, and artworks
$79 for $200 worth of paintings, sculptures, and artworks

Browse an inventory of more than 7,000 pieces, including oil ($100+) and multipanel paintings ($149+) with subjects ranging from African sunsets to abstract splatters. Most items are delivered within one–four weeks for shipments in the United States.

This Groupon voucher is valid toward all inventory at FabuArt.com.

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Five-Hour Chauffeured Wine Tour for 2 or 10 from Grand Traverse Tours (Up to 44% Off)

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:02:51 +0000

The human palate can make very subtle distinctions, from finding floral notes in a pinot noir to determining the exact value of a rare stamp. Lick your thirst with this Groupon.

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$99 for five-hour chauffeured wine tour for two with small group (a $178 value)
$479 for five-hour private, chauffeured wine tour for up to 10 passengers (a $799 value)

On each tour, passengers sample the latest vintages at local wineries, nosh on complimentary snacks and water, and enjoy spectacular views from the window of their chauffeured van. Tours include local pickup and return; for more information, see a list of available tour stops.

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Kings of the Mic Tour: LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, and De La Soul on June 26 (Up to $25.45 Value)

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:02:37 +0000

The Deal

$15 for one G-Pass to the Kings of the Mic tour featuring LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, and De La Soul (up to a $25.45 value)
When: Wednesday, June 26, at 7 p.m
Where: DTE Energy Music Theatre
General admission lawn
Door time: 6 p.m.
Ticket values include all fees.
Click here to view the seating chart

How G-Pass Works:Your G-Pass will be ready to print 48 hours after the deal ends. Print the G-Pass and use it to enter the venue directly; you won't need to redeem at will call. Due to security restrictions, G-Passes cannot be redeemed through the Groupon mobile app.

LL Cool J

LL Cool J – ”Take It” featuring Joe, a bonus track off Authentic

When LL Cool J spat “Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years” on 1990's Mama Said Knock You Out, he wasn't just telling the truth, he was making hip-hop history. A dozen albums, two Grammy awards, platinum and gold certifications, and countless hits later, he's still here and going strong. This year's Authentic sees not only his return to music after 2009's NCIS: No Crew Is Superior, but perhaps his most ambitious effort yet. Like the birthday party of a genie's best friend, the record's guest list features Bootsy Collins, Earth, Wind & Fire, Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, and Eddie Van Halen, drawing on each's unique talents for a record that plays like a greatest-hits compilation. Authentic hits every note of LL's diverse career, from hard-hitting protest jams such as “Whaddup” to sexy ballads such as “Between the Sheetz.”

Ice Cube

Ice Cube – ”Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It” off 2008's Raw Footage Warning: Contains profanity and questionable history lessons

One of the founding fathers of gangsta rap, and a former central figure of N.W.A., Ice Cube has been a force to reckon with since 1987's Straight Outta Compton. Over the years, Cube has hit them hard and fast with landscape-shaping jams such as “AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted,” “Check Yo Self,” and “It Was a Good Day.” Recent years have seen him adopted a more thoughtful lyrical philosophy without turning his back on his roots. On 2010's I Am the West, he decries the state of up-and-coming artists in tracks such as “No Country for Young Men” and channels Kool Keith punch lines on “She Couldn't Make It On His Own.”

Public Enemy

Public Enemy – ”I Shall Not Be Moved” off 2012's Most of My Heroes Still Don't Appear on No Stamp

In the infancy of hip-hop, when the genre was still a niche, rap was a gentler thing. Then Public Enemy rushed the show and altered the architecture of the art form. Ranked as one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone, Public Enemy stirred up controversy by using music as a weapon in critically exalted classics such as It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Down and Fear of a Black Planet. They brought the noise with a hardcore sound packed with penetrating beats and samples that pounded like a gong-hitter who traded his mallet for a jackhammer. Hype man Flavor Flav added madness and levity that gave Chuck D's gruff baritone extra sting as he spat lyrics that were urgent, political, critical, and fearless invitations to a revolution. Nearly 30 years since the group's formation, that invitation remains extended.

De La Soul

De La Soul – “A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays'” at Bestival 2012

From the very outset De La Soul was hailed as the future of hip-hop. Combining funk and soul with jazz, reggae, and psychedelia, their 1989 debut, 3 Feet High and Rising, was a gentler alternative to the hardcore rap splashing around the scene at the time. Posdnuos, Trugoy the Dove, and Pasemaster Mase preached peace and love from the beginning, and even as later albums incorporated darker elements they never quite gave in to gangsta rap. In recent years the trio has been collaborating with artists ranging from MF Doom to the Gorillaz, evincing their status as one of alternative rap's reigning dignitaries and earning a Grammy in the process.

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